Malicious Code Injection in syahlan-poke56: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166557: Malicious code in syahlan-poke56 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'syahlan-poke56' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate its own metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'syahlan-poke56' originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random names, thereby polluting the npm registry. This can lead to significant ramifications, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, which can further propagate malicious code across projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahlan-poke56If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the 'syahlan-poke56' package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'syahlan-poke56' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove compromised packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The 'syahlan-poke56' package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been compromised to include malicious code.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the 'syahlan-poke56' package from your project and monitor for any other affected packages.
Yes, regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and review package sources before installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without requiring any signup.
